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Sun, Aug 26 – Visit Versailles Palace and spend the night in Paris.

Cruise Itinerary with excursions (All meals on board are included)

Mon, Aug 27 – Board Amadeus Diamond this afternoon in Paris. Unpack and enjoy a a welcome cocktail and dinner.

Tue, Aug 28 -  This afternoon you may wish to join an excursion to Auveers sur Oise, a charming French town with narrow streets, shutter homes and the scent of roses…it was an inspiration to many Impressionist masters and the final resting place for van Gogh.

Wed, Aug 29 – In Rouen today you have a couple options…a walking tour to the cathedral which inspired Monet and a church with 16th century stained-glass windows; and an afternoon visit to Lyons-la-Foret, one of the most beautiful French villages. Visit Le Pressoir d’Or, a 17thcentury farmhouse, to taste cider at the museum dedicated to the old apple press.

Thur, Aug 30 –  This morning an excursion to Honfleur features 16-18th century town-houses in this old harbor town. After lunch walk along Etretat’s cliff-top paths for a view of needle-like formations of steep chalk rocks.

Fri, Aug 31 – A special day to remind us of the WW-II stories of the American invasion at Normandy. We travel to the American beach, the historic landmarks and the American Cemetery.

Sat, Sept  1 – Several choices for todays adventure…relax in Les Andelys or visit the remains of the English king’s stronghold. Continue to Giverny, home and gardens of Monet which inspired several works of art. This afternoon visit the former residence of Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte and then continue on to Paris later this evening.

Sun, Sept 2 – Today you may choose to explore the sights of the Eiffel Tower and the bustling streets on the morning excursion. In the afternoon delve into Montmartre, an eternal muse for creativity and expression…”a wild and crazy” part of Paris.

Mon, Sept 3 – After breakfast we depart our boat and make our way to the airport for our flight back to Chicago.